CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
IS456 – Systems Integration and Security
Spring 2014 – Section 1
Syllabus
Instructor: Mohsen Sahebjame
Class Hours: W 7:00pm - 9:45pm
Room: CBA-237A
Phone: (562)985 5918
Office: CBA-436
E-Mail: mohsen.sahebjame@csulb.edu
Office Hours: MW 9:30am-11:00am
W 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Instructor’s Web Address: www.csulb.edu/~msahebja
*It is best to reach me by email
Prerequisite: IS355
Course Description
As organizations operate in a distributed environment, they are realizing the potential of
interconnecting and extending their network access to build large-scale intra- and internetworks. In addition to providing access to the Internet, the network can be accessed by
a broader population including mobile users and telecommuters. Furthermore, the
business applications in the network require greater bandwidth for multimedia delivery.
Adding to this complexity are 1) rapid evolution and changes in networking technologies,
2) existing network infrastructure, 3) integration and transparency required in managing a
distributed system, 4) security vulnerabilities.
This course addresses systems integration and security through a systems approach,
hands-on exercises, case studies, and others (simulations, current events, etc.). Primary
topics include enterprise networking, TCP/IP, routing and gateway services,
interoperability of network operating systems, Internet server administration, remote
access, mobile access, fault tolerance, systems integration, middleware, security, etc.
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of the course, students are expected to
1. Understand the basic concepts and technologies of large-scale networks and
internetworking.
2. Present hardware and software alternatives necessary to manage a distributed
system,
3. Explain the requirement of Internet server and client server infrastructure,
planning, and their management,
4. Apply the notion of technical and managerial control for remote access and
system security,
5. Understand emerging telecommunications and networking technologies and
applications,
6. Understand security fundamentals,
7. and be familiar with the systems approach and systems integration.
Course Material
Homework assignments, labs, and other course materials will be made available on my
website. It is the responsibility of students to check the site to stay current with the course
activities.
Note: In cases where hands-on labs are performed during class time, they will usually be
performed at the end of the lecture. It is essential that you complete the hands-on labs in
order to understand the material discussed in the lecture. Labs are not turned in for
grading. They are designed for you to learn the material. Failure to complete the labs may
result in poor examination scores. It is expected that you will need to spend substantial
time outside of the class period to complete the labs and reading material.
Textbook:
Security + Guide To Network Security Fundamentals, 4th Edition, by Mark
Ciampa, Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 13: 9781111640125 | 10: 1111640122
Grading
1. Midterm 1
Midterm 2
20%
Final exam
Group Project
In-Class Assignments/Quiz
Lab Assignments
10%
20%
30%
10%
10%
2. Scale
A >= 90%
B >= 80%
C >= 70%
D >= 60%
Notes:
a. No make up exams will be given unless the instructor is notified that the student
has absent due to a legitimate reason.
b. All assignments (including projects) must be submitted on the due date at the
beginning of the class session. Late assignments (no more than one week) will
loose 40%.
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
LECTURE, LABORATORY, AND EXAMINATION SCHEDULE. Lab activites
might be
Added to the tentative course schedule at any time
Following dates and schedule are tentative, they might change due to various
circumstances.
You are responsible to attend all sessions if you do not want to miss anything or get
behind.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
1/22
1/29
2/5
2/12
2/19
2/26
Chapter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3/5
3/12
3/19
7
8
9
10
11
12
3/26
4/2
4/9
10
Spring Recess
11
13
14
15
16
17
4/16
4/23
4/30
5/7
5/14
12
13
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TOPIC/READING
Introduction to Security
System Threats and Risks
Protecting Systems
Network Vulnerability and Attack
Network Defenses
Test 1
Wireless Network Security
Access Control Fundamental
Authentication
Performing Vulnerability
Assessments,
Group Project Assigned
Conducting Security Audits
Test 2
Basic Cryptography,
Applying Cryptography
Business Continuity
Group Project Presentation
Group Project Presentation
Final Exam,
7:15-9:15pm
The above is a tentative schedule. In the event that some topics take longer or
shorter than expected, I’ll notify you of changes. Reference my website for the
most current information.
Academic Integrity
Students at the California State University System are expected to be honest and
forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal
the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential
process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an
intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or
efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated
information in any academic exercise. We as an institution also consider academic
dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or
damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty
or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.
All acts in violation of academic integrity will result in disciplinary action
Students with Disabilities
It is the responsibility of students with disabilities to inform the instructor within the
first tow weeks of the semester/ session of the need for reasonable accommodation of
their disabilities. Students are advised to seek assistance from Disabled Students
Services (DSS) on campus. As soon as the need for accommodation is determined by
DSS and the need is communicated to the instructor by DSS, reasonable
accommodation will be made.